Pickles and Prackles

Prickles and prackles
Arizona cacti living her truth
Soaking up the sun
Twirling it in her mind
Saturating her body

Prickly not tickly
Mexican flowers enjoying the desert
Sitting in the sun
Taking her time
Sunbathing nude

Children running toward her
With open arms
And tiny soft fingers
The first time
Wanting to touch her yellow buds
And cheerful prickles
Until they do
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Cohen Avatar
January 23, 2020 at 4:54 PM
"Until they do." Nice touch. I mean ouch. Enjoyed this.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 5:56 AM
Thank you Eric. I appreciate you stopping by!
Mcferran Avatar
January 23, 2020 at 1:42 PM
Aaahhh, the life of a cactus.... and the mysterious magnetic attraction between cacti and children! LOVE how you ended this!! ;D
Krutsinger Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 5:56 AM
I remember the first time I ran for one and OUCH!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 23, 2020 at 8:31 AM
Great title! With great abandon, you write!
Krutsinger Avatar
January 23, 2020 at 10:02 AM
I just throw it down, Kim. Wondering if it makes sense later. Grin.
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